Real Estate

U.S. industrial vacancy falls below 7% as Q2 2026 leasing hits its strongest pace since mid-2022

Cushman & Wakefield's Q2 2026 report shows 62.1M sq ft of net absorption and vacancy tightening below 7%, reshaping lease negotiation leverage for industrial oc

U.S. warehouse construction is up 18% as data-center supply chains drive a new industrial build cycle

Industrial real estate under construction topped 305 million sq ft in Q2 2026, up 18% year-over-year, with data-center equipment suppliers leading demand.

Y Combinator's 2026 construction and proptech cohort targets the industry's costliest operational bottlenecks

Forty-four YC-backed startups are attacking real estate and construction's most stubborn pain points, from underground utility mapping to AI-driven permitting.

Prologis files plans for 516,000-sq-ft, 99-megawatt data center in South San Jose

Prologis has filed plans with San Jose city planners for a three-story, 516,000-square-foot data center at 5977 Silver Creek Valley Road.

Industrial real estate roundup: USMCA trade risk, Long Island leasing surge, and the power-supply crunch reshaping logistics

USMCA uncertainty, a 54% Long Island leasing jump, and power constraints are pulling industrial real estate in three directions at once.

YC's Summer 2026 cohort floods construction and proptech with AI back-office tools

Y Combinator's 2026 cohorts added more than a dozen real estate and construction startups, nearly all targeting operational admin, estimation, and maintenance w

May CRE sales hit $42B as M&A activity surges 205%

Commercial real estate sales reached $42B in May 2026, driven by a dramatic 205% jump in merger and acquisition deal volume.

AI and automation fuel a new wave of real estate and property tech investment

From construction robotics to property tax appeals, proptech startups are pulling in fresh capital as AI reshapes every corner of real estate.

Y Combinator's 2026 real estate and construction cohort bets big on AI agents and construction intelligence

YC's 126-company real estate and construction portfolio reveals a wave of AI-native startups targeting cost estimation, transaction paperwork, and property oper

AI drives a wave of proptech funding as construction and commercial real estate startups attract fresh capital

From construction robotics to AI-generated HVAC quotes, venture investors are backing proptech startups that cut measurable costs in the built environment.

Building Success from the Ground Up: How GreenTeam Found Its Niche in Commercial Infrastructure

Aging infrastructure and growing urban demands are straining America’s commercial facilities. But specialized service providers like GreenTeam are stepping up to fill these gaps. With over 5.9 million commercial buildings in the U.S., many facing deteriorating plumbing and utility systems, the need for reliable, professional contractors has never been greater. This latest episode explores…

No Permission Needed: Forge Your Own Path Forward Through Bold Moves, Clear Focus, and Continuous Growth

What happens when you stop waiting to be chosen—and choose yourself? In this episode of PQ: Conversations that Build Equity, Jason Winningham talks with Amy Chavez, a seasoned marketing professional and graphic designer who boldly forged her career in commercial real estate, even before she had the credentials. Amy shares how a gutsy cover…

Asking Questions Works: Career Resilience, Mentorship, and Real Growth in Real Estate and Beyond

In this inspiring episode of PQ: Conversations That Build Equity, host Jason Winningham sits down with Rosanna Hudson—affectionately known as “RoRo”—to explore how career resilience fuels the development of professional equity through trust, adaptability, and the courage to ask better questions. Rosanna is a seasoned real estate broker licensed in both Texas and California,…

Building Trust in Real Estate Through Quality Services and Client Education

Clients entrust companies with major investments, making transparency and quality service the foundation of competitive advantage in property markets

Building a Greener Tomorrow: Extreme Networks’ Sustainability Initiatives

The networking company proves that corporate responsibility and profitability can advance together through measurable environmental and social impact

Related Companies Invests in Applied Digital to Support Data Center Growth

Major real estate investors are betting big on data centers as tech companies race to secure computing power

Cold & Self-Storage Construction Trends: Consumer Preferences, Tertiary Markets, and Technology Investment Will Make the Difference in 2024

Shifting consumer habits and supply chain demands are reshaping where operators build and what technology they prioritize

An Energy-Efficient Building Will Help Companies Earn Some Major Tax Incentives

Businesses can now leverage expanded tax breaks to offset the cost of green building upgrades across more sectors than ever before

Rising From Adversity: A Story About Perseverance And Finding Your Own Path

A real estate leader shares how setbacks became stepping stones to building a thriving investment empire